Torres del Paine, Chile

Visiting Torres del Paine, Chile, is a dream come true for many outdoor and nature lovers including myself. Here is my complete guide to Torres del Paine Chile.

Torres del Paine, Chile’s most famous national park, is a spectacular region packed to the brim with adventure.

Most people including myself visit the national park for its one greatest hit — the three granite towers Torres del Paine. But upon arriving, you’ll realize there are SO many other natural sights here: spearmint blue lakes, endless pine forests, turquoise lagoons, bright blue icebergs and golden pampas (grasslands) that shelter rare wildlife such as llama-like guanacos.

Summer Season

The most popular time to visit Torres del Paine is between November and April, which coincides with spring and summer in the southern hemisphere. Temperatures range from 30s (3-7 degrees Celsius) at night to high 60s (17-20 degrees Celsius) in the day. However, it will get crowded especially on the W Trek.

Shoulder Season

In my opinion, the best time to visit is during the shoulder season from September to November and March to April. You will be competing less with the crowd while the temperature is still manageable (10 – 15 °C) and the colors of autumn/fall are in full-swing. Note that the W trek is open year-round, but you need an official guide to hike the trail from May 1 to the start of September.